by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Lehigh University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemical engineering.
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Lehigh University is in the top 10% of the country for chemical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lehigh University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University earn a median of $93,093 a year. This is above $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Lehigh University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Lehigh University are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemical engineering majors at Lehigh University.
This chemical engineering program at Lehigh University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 6 |
Lehigh University granted 6 degrees in chemical and biomolecular engineering in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).